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1. Please Help!  

   By snowslider, September 26, 2006
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   • snowslider
   • September 26, 2006

2. My 3rd Tandem / First Solo (Coached)  

   By Tito.J, August 31, 2006
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   • Tito.J
   • September 26, 2006

3. How to get a ride to altitude on a military craft?  

   By bloody_trauma, September 25, 2006
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   • DBCOOPER
   • September 25, 2006

4. Recurrency  

   By kpuser, September 25, 2006
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   • freakflyer9999
   • September 25, 2006

5. Dropzones Near San Francisco  

   By MagicGuy, September 25, 2006
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   • MagicGuy
   • September 25, 2006

6. Integrated Student Program vs AFF  

   By foxykatie, September 22, 2006
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   • stratostar
   • September 25, 2006

7. Brian Germain on Skydive Radio Next Week  

   By diverds, September 19, 2006
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   • yoink
   • September 25, 2006

8. Wingsuit info requested...  

   By mnskydiver688, September 25, 2006
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   • mnskydiver688
   • September 25, 2006

9. Left Ear Pain After Exiting Aircraft in Freefall  

   By chrismgtis, September 13, 2006
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   • airgord
   • September 25, 2006

10. Anyone trained at pudding hill Christchurch New Zealand??  

    By Jordy, September 25, 2006
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    • Jordy
    • September 25, 2006

11. UK Rig Stolen: Silver TSE Superfly  

    By meekerboy, September 11, 2006
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    • rmcvey
    • September 24, 2006

12. Has anyone selling gear in classifieds received potential scam buyers lately?  

    By LawnDart21, December 1, 2005
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    • JVig
    • September 24, 2006

13. dropzone in Dubai  

    By skysmurf2, September 24, 2006
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    • skysmurf2
    • September 24, 2006

14. Getting AFF certified  

    By BelskyBlueEyes, September 21, 2006
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    • mrGuy
    • September 24, 2006

15. (Student post) 3rd Jump: Ying and Yang - My lesson!  

    By chris_uk, September 23, 2006
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    • NWFlyer
    • September 24, 2006

16. Any military parachute riggers here?  

    By JT_76, September 19, 2006
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    • milehighpres
    • September 23, 2006

17. Traveling Abroad With Rig  

    By freeflyflunky, September 23, 2006
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    • Squeak
    • September 23, 2006

18. DZ Marketing pratice  

    By matthewcline, September 22, 2006
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    • matthewcline
    • September 22, 2006

19. Need input?  

    By minime04, September 22, 2006
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    • jeremy_o
    • September 22, 2006

20. Get a wingsuit  

    By Martini, September 19, 2006
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    • Martini
    • September 22, 2006

21. jumping cherry  

    By DragonWolf, September 21, 2006
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    • brianfry713
    • September 22, 2006

22. Denver's mayor jumps without chute   1 2

    By 377, September 19, 2006
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    • LordRatner
    • September 22, 2006

23. Who is negligent for poor gear rental?   1 2 3

    By justnalias, September 18, 2006
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    • mark
    • September 22, 2006

24. Best Cessna launch for a "Track the Cat"  

    By Zoso, September 18, 2006
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    • Zoso
    • September 22, 2006

25. "That Guy" at the DZ   1 2

    By 40yrvirgin, September 19, 2006
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    • jdavies
    • September 21, 2006

26. license question  

    By Sky-Ness, September 21, 2006
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    • Sky-Ness
    • September 21, 2006

27. Books on Skydiving  

    By Ms.A, August 21, 2006
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    • Ms.A
    • September 21, 2006

28. Go- arounds   1 2

    By skinnyshrek, September 19, 2006
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    • Elisha
    • September 21, 2006

29. Skydiving (definition)  

    By EricTheRed, September 20, 2006
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    • Orange1
    • September 21, 2006

30. Eloy doesn't have team rooms?   1 2

    By linestretch, August 30, 2006
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    • slotperfect
    • September 21, 2006

31. Can/Should you skydive with a knee meniscus tear?  

    By cestarmm, September 18, 2006
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    • Lindsey
    • September 21, 2006

32. Upcoming USPA Election   1 2

    By MikeTJumps, September 16, 2006
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    • MakeItHappen
    • September 20, 2006

33. Licenses test sheet  

    By Diezel, September 18, 2006
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    • Reginald
    • September 20, 2006

34. reserve size and vector 3 chart  

    By spiccoli, September 19, 2006
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    • spiccoli
    • September 19, 2006

35. Muffled hearing (DCS?)  

    By matt1215, September 19, 2006
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    • jrmaf
    • September 19, 2006

36. Carry on - Ryan Air  

    By CornishChris, September 18, 2006
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    • Joellercoaster
    • September 19, 2006

37. Ear Canal Obstructions Can Cause Barotrauma  

    By chrismgtis, September 18, 2006
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    • chrismgtis
    • September 19, 2006

38. Near miss with plane  

    By Leeb18509, September 19, 2006
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    • Leeb18509
    • September 19, 2006

39. 1st reserve ride!!   1 2

    By johnnyboy, September 18, 2006
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    • morten
    • September 19, 2006

40. Fun competitions?  

    By bofh, September 18, 2006
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    • bofh
    • September 19, 2006

41. Fruit loop?!?   1 2

    By noblesmelissa, September 14, 2006
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    • wightout
    • September 19, 2006

42. Sinuses... not sure what I did  

    By The111, September 18, 2006
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    • Passenger885
    • September 18, 2006

43. Insidious mals..  

    By timbarrett, September 18, 2006
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    • timbarrett
    • September 18, 2006

44. high jumps  

    By schon267, September 8, 2006
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    • billvon
    • September 18, 2006

45. Waver   1 2

    By freeflyit, September 13, 2006
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    • lekstrom10k
    • September 18, 2006

46. Questions from Gato the Newbie  

    By Gato, September 15, 2006
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    • Gato
    • September 17, 2006

47. Lost arch  

    By d123, September 14, 2006
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    • d123
    • September 16, 2006

48. Had to cancel AFF this weekend - hurt my eardrum  

    By chrismgtis, September 15, 2006
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    • dropdeded
    • September 16, 2006

49. SAFETY ADVICE FROM ROOK NELSON'S WEEKLY UPDATE  

    By africapete, September 15, 2006
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    • jumpwally
    • September 16, 2006

50. Incidents this year!!   1 2

    By fpritchett64, September 12, 2006
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    • toolbox
    • September 16, 2006

51. Tracking off line-of-flight ...  

    By Guest, September 15, 2006
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    • Guest 1010
    • September 15, 2006

52. Continue, Quit, or Change Course?   1 2 3

    By Zipp0, September 13, 2006
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    • peregrinerose
    • September 15, 2006

53. List of Federally funded airports ????  

    By Jumperintheair, September 15, 2006
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    • CSpenceFLY
    • September 15, 2006

54. Bay area locals  

    By Bigwallmaster, September 15, 2006
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    • Bigwallmaster
    • September 15, 2006

55. Pumpkin jumps  

    By steve1, September 12, 2006
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    • ZigZagMarquis
    • September 14, 2006

56. stolen log book, what can I do  

    By davidpanal, September 13, 2006
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    • riggerrob
    • September 14, 2006

57. Does anyone offer health insurance?  

    By flyusa, September 14, 2006
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    • BIGUN
    • September 14, 2006

58. Pilot Bailing out after crash  

    By skyblu3, September 14, 2006
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    • slotperfect
    • September 14, 2006

59. Jay Stokes - 640 Jumps In 24 Hrs (Was: 600 Jumps)   1 2 3 4

    By DSE, September 8, 2006
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    • Cloudi
    • September 14, 2006

60. Any other skydiving EMT's/Paramedics?   1 2

    By everymansaved, September 7, 2006
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    • angryelf
    • September 14, 2006

61. look for photographer  

    By FlyinDawg, September 13, 2006
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    • marks
    • September 14, 2006

62. Aerodyne Demo Program  

    By hjumper33, September 13, 2006
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    • Cloudi
    • September 14, 2006

63. AFF under 18 in USA?  

    By YanBizzle, September 13, 2006
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    • michaelmullins
    • September 13, 2006

64. Jump pilot  

    By leapdog, September 13, 2006
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    • leapdog
    • September 13, 2006

65. Exit photo?  

    By jdunbar, September 13, 2006
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    • Icon134
    • September 13, 2006

66. opinions on possible next canopy  

    By homer, September 13, 2006
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    • homer
    • September 13, 2006

67. shuttle launch  

    By Royd, September 9, 2006
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    • CesspoolDave
    • September 12, 2006

68. Dytter Flatline? (Not 1st or 2nd warning)   1 2

    By ntrprnr, September 4, 2006
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    • champu
    • September 12, 2006

69. Mamba Evaluation  

    By somethinelse, September 12, 2006
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    • somethinelse
    • September 12, 2006

70. Kazakhstan Sky Diving?  

    By AntiSceptic, September 11, 2006
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    • AntiSceptic
    • September 11, 2006

71. AFF cancelled...bummer  

    By angrypeppers, September 8, 2006
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    • angrypeppers
    • September 11, 2006

72. Arching  

    By willski52, September 10, 2006
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    • steveorino
    • September 11, 2006

73. Interesting read (new dropzone issues)  

    By Rdutch, September 10, 2006
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    • ZigZagMarquis
    • September 11, 2006

74. Coach Jumps and Nerves  

    By MagicGuy, September 4, 2006
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    • DougH
    • September 11, 2006

75. Spectre 170 VS. Triathlon 160  

    By MagicGuy, September 11, 2006
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    • MagicGuy
    • September 11, 2006

76. Keep fighting  

    By Squeak, September 11, 2006
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    • kallend
    • September 11, 2006

77. Is "RAM" an acronym?  

    By prcastro, September 11, 2006
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    • JohnRich
    • September 11, 2006

78. TANDEM Complete - Video and Photos! + Question(ear pain)  

    By chrismgtis, September 9, 2006
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    • riggerrob
    • September 11, 2006

79. NASA Ballunar Festival  

    By JohnRich, September 5, 2006
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    • Luminous
    • September 11, 2006

80. My attempt at a general explanation of waivers  

    By lawrocket, September 8, 2006
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    • Airman1270
    • September 11, 2006

81. Hard Opening Soreness...  

    By JENNR8R, September 10, 2006
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    • udder
    • September 11, 2006

82. why am I so afraid??  

    By chiquita24, September 10, 2006
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    • chiquita24
    • September 11, 2006

83. 600 jumps/24 HR's!!!!!!   1 2

    By slug, July 30, 2006
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    • slotperfect
    • September 10, 2006

84. Amazing!  

    By FlyinDawg, September 10, 2006
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    • slotperfect
    • September 10, 2006

85. military rig vs sport rig  

    By DroptheMan04, September 10, 2006
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    • DroptheMan04
    • September 10, 2006

86. Skydiving weather in South Africa in May  

    By RandomLemming, September 10, 2006
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    • RandomLemming
    • September 10, 2006

87. 50 Jumps  

    By Travman, September 9, 2006
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    • PhreeZone
    • September 10, 2006

88. 2,000' hop n pop   1 2

    By Royd, September 6, 2006
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    • airtwardo
    • September 10, 2006

89. AFF 2,3,& 4 passed!!!  

    By DustyP, September 10, 2006
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    • mabend
    • September 10, 2006

90. Scottish skydiving  

    By bumrug, September 10, 2006
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    • bumrug
    • September 10, 2006

91. My freefall pic  

    By afraidofheights, September 9, 2006
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    • JohnMitchell
    • September 10, 2006

92. The Grass is Greener in Indiana  

    By airtimebabe24, September 10, 2006
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    • airtimebabe24
    • September 10, 2006

93. fingers crossed  

    By gofast_ER, September 9, 2006
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    • snakeeater
    • September 9, 2006

94. Please Check The Spot   1 2

    By docjohn, September 8, 2006
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    • LouDiamond
    • September 9, 2006

95. PARACHUTIST . August.  

    By The_Don, September 9, 2006
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    • Samurai136
    • September 9, 2006

96. Gear Buying advice - Demo , Used, or Other...  

    By rslavick, September 8, 2006
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    • skybytch
    • September 8, 2006

97. Newbie question on hard openings  

    By Orange1, July 22, 2005
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    • yoink
    • September 8, 2006

98. UK TV Tonight ITV 2300  

    By Yossarian, August 29, 2006
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    • Yossarian
    • September 8, 2006

99. Tandem with a kid  

    By Vlad, August 31, 2006
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    • cpoxon
    • September 8, 2006

100. Insurance Companies  

     By flyusa, September 7, 2006
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     • Eule
     • September 8, 2006